Current Volunteer Needs

The following opportunities are currently available. To apply for any of these positions, please comple the volunteer application. Our Director of Volunteers will contact you to schedule an interview or invite you to an upcoming introduction to the Museum. If you have specific questions, please contact Janet Morris at 619.255.0245 or jmorris@sdnhm.org.  

Museum Whalers

Museum Whalers share the wonders of the ocean wilderness with people from around the world. The Tuesday evening classes (October 1–December 3, 2013) include learning about gray whales, rorquals, dolphins, sea lions, seals, birds, and presentation techniques. Upon completion of the training Museum Whalers are asked for a commitment of three cruises per month during gray whale season. To apply, please complete the volunteer application and select Museum Whaler. Application deadline is September 1, 2013.

Docents

Join our vibrant Docent team and engage young and old alike in the wonders of natural history. Docents are trained teaching guides who deliver programs at local schools and in the Museum. After a six-month training (September 18, 2013-March 28, 2104) held on Wednesdays from 9 AM–2 PM, Docents are asked to volunteer one day per week for two years. To apply, please complete the volunteer application and select Docent. Application deadline is September 15, 2013. 

Canyoneers

Join a crew of hardy hikers and explore the coasts, foothills, mountains, desert, and local canyons. As a Canyoneer you trod the wild side of San Diego County. After a 10-week training (September 7–November 9, 2013) held on Saturdays from 8 AM–2 PM, Canyoneers are asked to lead six hikes per year for two years. To apply, please complete the volunteer application and select Canyoneer. To see our Canyoneers in action, visit the Museum calendar for upcoming hikes. Application deadline is August 26, 2013.

For other volunteer opportunities in the San Diego area, visit the Cultural Volunteer Managers Council website.